Veterans’ Mental Health: National and Regional Support Options

A unique opportunity in Devens MA

Clear Path for Veterans of New England has a wonderful community center in Devens MA that welcomes veterans to gather and support one another with an emphasis on reconnecting veterans to their community. They offer a wide variety of programs and wellness options at no charge. Their approach encompasses six dimensions of wellness: social, emotional, spiritual, occupational, intellectual, and physical. Specific programs include: Homeless Veterans Reintegration, Peer to Peer Mentoring, Outreach Program, Family Force Group, Service Dogs, Warriors Working, among others. To learn more about the opportunities, check out their website: clearpathne.org.

Area Resources

Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans’ Hospital: va.gov/bedford-health-care
200 Springs Road, Bedford, MAMental Health Walk-In Clinic, Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM in building 78
Schedule an appointment 781-687-2347, VA Benefits, Certified Peer Specialists available

Home Base: homebase.org
Charlestown Navy Yard Boston, Associated with Massachusetts General Hospital. Offers intensive clinical programs and outpatient support for veterans and their family members. Insurance and no fee based care.

National Resources

Veterans’ Crisis Line: veteranscrisisline.net
Confidential Crisis Support for Veterans and their loved ones, 24/7
Call 988 and Press 1 or text 838255 or chat online

VA Mental Health Care: va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/mental-health

Make the Connection: maketheconnection.net
A website where veterans and their family members can connect with stories of help and hope, and learn from veterans’ experience.